2005 Honda CR-V Swing Away Bike Rack Recommendation

Question:

Im looking for a swing away two bike rack that will work on a 2005 Honda CRV. They have the spare tire on the back door. Do you have any suggestions?

asked by: Skip A

Expert Reply:

I really like the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender # PVP20B because it is extremely easy to use and install. I've messed with some of the other swing-away bases and this one by far is my favorite.

Then for a bike rack you can't go wrong with the Kuat Transfer V2 # KU84FR. This rack has a unique U-Shaped frame that makes it easier to load/unload bikes when compared to the standard platform bike rack. The Transfer V2 also features the foot pedal for tilting/folding your rack which is much better than the vast majority of pull pins on the market.

Attaches is a review video of the Transfer V2 for you to check out. I'm also adding a video I did of the Kuat Pivot 2 on a RAV4 with the Kuat NV 2.0 # NV22G so you can see my thoughts on the setup. In the video I mention potentially using the Driver's Side version # PVD20B for a rear door with a spare tire but that extra 120 degree movement will be enough to clear the spare so the Passenger's Side version is better (and safer) for pretty much any application.

expert reply by: Jon G